Legislation Details

File #: 26-0823    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 1/21/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to permit the Office of Commissioner Precinct One to coordinate with the Office of the County Engineer to place five historical markers, and fund accompanying landscaping improvements, at the El Franco Lee Public Service Plaza.

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis

 

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Type of Request: Policy

 

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to permit the Office of Commissioner Precinct One to coordinate with the Office of the County Engineer to place five historical markers, and fund accompanying landscaping improvements, at the El Franco Lee Public Service Plaza.

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Background and Discussion:

Harris County Precinct One secured five historical markers that pay tribute to victims lynched in Harris County.  Harris County Precinct One requests an appropriate location to display the markers until they are moved to Remembrance Park.

 

 

 

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The historical markers will be on public display and pay tribute to the victims of lynching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Brandon Dudley, Chief of Staff, Commissioner Precinct One

 

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